How to Become an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Let’s have an overview of one of the best personal trainer certifications and nutrition courses in India that you can join. Through such international certifications, you can start building up exercise regimen and nutrition plan for the general as well as sports persons.
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
International Sports Sciences Association, is an organization that offers education and certification for fitness trainers, coaches, nutritionists, medical professionals etc. It has exclusive partnership with Fitness Cravers Academy in Delhi, India. Individuals without any science background and who have a passion for fitness can join ISSA short duration courses at Fitness Cravers Academy (FCA), Delhi, India with a flexibility of both online and offline options.
Accreditation and Recognition
ISSA is known to provide many programs such as Certification in Personal Training (CPT), Masters in Personal Training (MPT), Certification in Sports Nutrition (CSN) etc. It is world’s ranked #1, USA based organization founded in 1988. It has the following accreditations and recognitions :
- National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS)
- REPS UAE
- Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
- National Board Of Fitness Examiners (NBFE)
- California Association of Private Post secondary Schools (CAPPS)
- New York Chiropractic College (NYCC)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
How to become an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
By joining CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) program, you’ll learn the following:
- knowledge of the body’s muscle and skeletal structure
- encouraging people to make their fitness goals a reality
- assessing and building custom training programs
- Performing exercises without any injury
- Role of diet and exercise to transform people’s lives
CPT – Overview
- Chapter 1: HEALTH, FITNESS, AND PERSONAL TRAINING
- Chapter 2: PSYCHOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE
- Chapter 3: MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 4: SUPPORTING SYSTEMS
- Chapter 5: CONCEPTS OF BIOMECHANICS
- Chapter 7: CLIENT ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 8: ELEMENTS OF FITNESS
- Chapter 9: PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAM DESIGN
- Chapter 10: CONCEPTS OF FLEXIBILITY TRAINING
- Chapter 11: CONCEPTS OF CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE
- Chapter 12: CONCEPTS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING
- Chapter 13: EXERCISE SELECTION AND TECHNIQUE
- Chapter 14: NUTRITION FOUNDATIONS
- Chapter 15: SUPPLEMENTATION
- Chapter 16: CHRONIC CONDITIONS
- Chapter 17: LIFESPAN POPULATIONS
- Chapter 18: BUSINESS AND MARKETING
- Chapter 19: SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The cost of Certification in Personal Training (self study) Program is very nominal i.e INR 47,300 all inclusive for online course and INR 73,380 all inclusive for offline program at Fitness Cravers Academy and this is including examination fee.
Once you pass the exam, you are qualified to offer your fitness training services. Maintaining your certification with continued education is a requirement of it just like the other International programs. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will add additional costs throughout your career.
Career Opportunities
- Get associated with different branded health clubs, gyms, wellness centers, luxurious hotels, hospitals, schools, universities, Cruise ships, Social and government organizations, various teaching institutions etc.
- Work as an Online Personal Trainer
- Apply as a Fitness lecturer
- Introduce your own health club or gym
- Home visits or Freelancing opportunities
Examination
There are certain key points that you must remember while preparing for the examinations:
- Recertification is every 2 years
- Recertification CEU’s is of 20 hours
- Recertification Cost is FREE with ISSA CEUs
CPT kit
Complete Online/Offline Course Material
High End Audio and Video
Practical or Exercise Lab
Practice Exams and Section Quizzes
Online Student Forum
Online Certification Exam
100% Placement Assistance
Unlimited Educational Support with on-staff professors
Honestly ! It depends on you and the program you’re going to join in. When you start, you have six months to finish. You can join the ‘fast track’ program and complete the Online ISSA Certified Personal Trainer Course program in four weeks. CPT Offline course at Fitness Cravers Academy will take about five months.
You must visit and feel the difference at Fitness Cravers Academy, Saket Delhi. Have a look at the infrastructure and the quality of education being provided. Book your demo class to learn more!